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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.98 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.98 and 71.66 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.98 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.98 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.98 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 11,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,392.51/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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