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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 158.85 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 158.85 and 71.76 is: 107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 158.85 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/158.85 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 158.85 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 11,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,399.08/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.67

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