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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 158.28 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 158.28 and 79.72 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 158.28 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/158.28 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 158.28 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 12,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,618.08/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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