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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 157.59 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 157.59 and 77.80 is: 116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 157.59 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/157.59 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 157.59 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 12,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,260.50/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.49

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