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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 157.91 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 157.91 and 79.76 is: 119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 157.91 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/157.91 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 157.91 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 12,593.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593.71/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.63

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