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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.30 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.30 and 78.66 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.30 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.30 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.30 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 12,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451.88/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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