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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.76 and 50.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.76 and 50.32 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.76 = 50.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.76 = 50.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.76 × 50.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 7,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938.48/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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