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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.11, 157.74 and 51.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.11, 157.74 and 51.05 is: 76.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.11 : 157.74 = 51.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.11/157.74 = 51.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.11x = 157.74 × 51.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.11x = 8,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052.63/105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.61

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