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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 157.92 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 157.92 and 78.26 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 157.92 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/157.92 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 157.92 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 12,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,358.82/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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