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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 158.13 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 158.13 and 76.50 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 158.13 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/158.13 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 158.13 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 12,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,096.95/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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