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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.16 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.16 and 79.82 is: 119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.16 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.16 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.16 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 12,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,624.33/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.59

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