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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.52 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.52 and 67.14 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.52 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.52 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.52 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 10,643.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,643.03/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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