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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.30, 157.95 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.30, 157.95 and 81.18 is: 121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.30 : 157.95 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.30/157.95 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.30x = 157.95 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.30x = 12,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822.38/105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.77

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