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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.86, 159 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.86, 159 and 78.96 is: 118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.86 : 159 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.86/159 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.86x = 159 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.86x = 12,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,554.64/105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.60

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