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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.76 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.76 and 86.76 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.76 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.76 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.76 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 13,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774.02/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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