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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.79, 158.49 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.79, 158.49 and 88.78 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.79 : 158.49 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.79/158.49 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.79x = 158.49 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.79x = 14,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,070.35/105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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