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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 157.99 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 157.99 and 76.41 is: 114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 157.99 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/157.99 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 157.99 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 12,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,071.63/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.29

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