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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 158.22 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 158.22 and 78.52 is: 117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 158.22 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/158.22 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 158.22 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 12,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,423.43/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.60

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