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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 158.58 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 158.58 and 76.77 is: 115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 158.58 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/158.58 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 158.58 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 12,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,173.39/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.26

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