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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 157.89 and 79.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 157.89 and 79.71 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 157.89 = 79.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/157.89 = 79.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 157.89 × 79.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 12,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585.41/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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