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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.39 and 50.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.39 and 50.78 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.39 = 50.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.39 = 50.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.39 × 50.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 7,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991.35/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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