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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.83, 158.58 and 47.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.83, 158.58 and 47.98 is: 71.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.83 : 158.58 = 47.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.83/158.58 = 47.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.83x = 158.58 × 47.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.83x = 7,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608.67/105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.90

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