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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 158.59 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 158.59 and 78.83 is: 118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 158.59 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/158.59 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 158.59 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 12,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501.65/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.00

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