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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 158.15 and 78.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 158.15 and 78.09 is: 116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 158.15 = 78.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/158.15 = 78.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 158.15 × 78.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 12,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348.75/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.96

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