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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 158.22 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 158.22 and 71.46 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 158.22 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/158.22 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 158.22 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 11,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306.40/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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