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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 158.18 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 158.18 and 79.62 is: 119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 158.18 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/158.18 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 158.18 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 12,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593.89/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.63

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