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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 158.76 and 48.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 158.76 and 48.07 is: 72.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 158.76 = 48.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/158.76 = 48.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 158.76 × 48.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 7,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631.20/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.04

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