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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.23 and 78.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.23 and 78.49 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.23 = 78.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.23 = 78.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.23 × 78.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 12,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,419.47/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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