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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.86, 158.69 and 48.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.86, 158.69 and 48.11 is: 72.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.86 : 158.69 = 48.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.86/158.69 = 48.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.86x = 158.69 × 48.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.86x = 7,633.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633.54/105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.11

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