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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 158.34 and 78.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 158.34 and 78.53 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 158.34 = 78.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/158.34 = 78.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 158.34 × 78.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 12,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434.44/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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