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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.66 and 50.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.66 and 50.29 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.66 = 50.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.66 = 50.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.66 × 50.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 7,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928.93/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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