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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 157.60 and 77.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 157.60 and 77.73 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 157.60 = 77.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/157.60 = 77.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 157.60 × 77.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 12,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,250.25/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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