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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.48 and 50.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.48 and 50.80 is: 76.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.48 = 50.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.48 = 50.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.48 × 50.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 7,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999.98/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.19

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