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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.50 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.50 and 29 is: 43.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.50 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.50 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.50 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 4,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567.50/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.50

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