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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 157.42 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 157.42 and 50.94 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 157.42 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/157.42 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 157.42 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 8,018.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,018.97/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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