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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.73, 157.92 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.73, 157.92 and 78.73 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.73 : 157.92 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.73/157.92 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.73x = 157.92 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.73x = 12,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,431.86/105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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