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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.30, 157.92 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.30, 157.92 and 66.78 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.30 : 157.92 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.30/157.92 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.30x = 157.92 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.30x = 10,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,545.90/105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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