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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.83 and 71.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.83 and 71.69 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.83 = 71.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.83 = 71.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.83 × 71.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 11,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,386.16/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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