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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.22 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.22 and 77 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.22 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.22 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.22 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 12,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182.94/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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