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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 157.87 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 157.87 and 103.05 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 157.87 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/157.87 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 157.87 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 16,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268.50/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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