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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.83, 158.38 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.83, 158.38 and 73.70 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.83 : 158.38 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.83/158.38 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.83x = 158.38 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.83x = 11,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,672.61/105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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