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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.75, 158.56 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.75, 158.56 and 71.46 is: 107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.75 : 158.56 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.75/158.56 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.75x = 158.56 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.75x = 11,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,330.52/105.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.14

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