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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 157.68 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 157.68 and 79.65 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 157.68 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/157.68 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 157.68 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 12,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559.21/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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