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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 158.65 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 158.65 and 78.44 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 158.65 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/158.65 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 158.65 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 12,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444.51/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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