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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 158.12 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 158.12 and 78.26 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 158.12 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/158.12 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 158.12 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 12,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,373.29/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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