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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 158.36 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 158.36 and 79.70 is: 119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 158.36 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/158.36 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 158.36 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 12,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620.10/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.68

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