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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 157.86 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 157.86 and 51.18 is: 76.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 157.86 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/157.86 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 157.86 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 8,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079.27/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.77

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