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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 159 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 159 and 99.45 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 159 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/159 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 159 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 15,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812.55/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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