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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 158.01 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 158.01 and 76.50 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 158.01 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/158.01 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 158.01 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 12,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,087.77/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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