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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 158.18 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 158.18 and 51.18 is: 76.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 158.18 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/158.18 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 158.18 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 8,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095.84/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.92

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