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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 158.72 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 158.72 and 73.28 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 158.72 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/158.72 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 158.72 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 11,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,631.00/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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