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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.29, 157.93 and 51.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.29, 157.93 and 51.13 is: 76.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.29 : 157.93 = 51.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.29/157.93 = 51.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.29x = 157.93 × 51.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.29x = 8,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074.96/105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.69

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