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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.97, 159 and 48.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.97, 159 and 48.19 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.97 : 159 = 48.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.97/159 = 48.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.97x = 159 × 48.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.97x = 7,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,662.21/105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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