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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.88, 158.64 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.88, 158.64 and 78.88 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.88 : 158.64 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.88/158.64 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.88x = 158.64 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.88x = 12,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,513.52/105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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