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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.54 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.54 and 81.33 is: 121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.54 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.54 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.54 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 12,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,892.86/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.89

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