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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.21, 157.50 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.21, 157.50 and 78.27 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.21 : 157.50 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.21/157.50 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.21x = 157.50 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.21x = 12,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328.41/105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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