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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.80, 158.76 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.80, 158.76 and 75.44 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.80 : 158.76 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.80/158.76 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.80x = 158.76 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.80x = 11,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,976.85/105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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