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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 157.71 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 157.71 and 50.96 is: 76.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 157.71 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/157.71 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 157.71 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 8,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036.90/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.45

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