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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.21, 157.47 and 78.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.21, 157.47 and 78.21 is: 117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.21 : 157.47 = 78.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.21/157.47 = 78.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.21x = 157.47 × 78.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.21x = 12,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,315.73/105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.06

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