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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.10, 157.57 and 51.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.10, 157.57 and 51.04 is: 76.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.10 : 157.57 = 51.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.10/157.57 = 51.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.10x = 157.57 × 51.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.10x = 8,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,042.37/105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.52

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