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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 158.27 and 78.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 158.27 and 78.19 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 158.27 = 78.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/158.27 = 78.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 158.27 × 78.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 12,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,374.34/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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