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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 157.94 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 157.94 and 76.58 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 157.94 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/157.94 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 157.94 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 12,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095.05/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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