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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.19 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.19 and 95.43 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.19 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.19 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.19 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 15,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096.07/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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