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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.19 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.19 and 78.12 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.19 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.19 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.19 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 12,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357.80/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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