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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 157.64 and 51.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 157.64 and 51.04 is: 76.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 157.64 = 51.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/157.64 = 51.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 157.64 × 51.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 8,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,045.95/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.57

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