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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.82 and 51.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.82 and 51.10 is: 76.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.82 = 51.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.82 = 51.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.82 × 51.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 8,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,063.95/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.68

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