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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.44 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.44 and 103.20 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.44 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.44 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.44 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 16,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350.16/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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