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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.09, 157.73 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.09, 157.73 and 50.27 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.09 : 157.73 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.09/157.73 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.09x = 157.73 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.09x = 7,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928.93/105.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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