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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.65, 158.52 and 78.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.65, 158.52 and 78.65 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.65 : 158.52 = 78.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.65/158.52 = 78.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.65x = 158.52 × 78.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.65x = 12,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,467.69/105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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