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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.60 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.60 and 48 is: 71.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.60 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.60 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.60 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 7,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612.56/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.97

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