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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.16, 157.66 and 51.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.16, 157.66 and 51.06 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.16 : 157.66 = 51.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.16/157.66 = 51.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.16x = 157.66 × 51.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.16x = 8,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050.12/105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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