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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.30, 157.95 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.30, 157.95 and 51.12 is: 76.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.30 : 157.95 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.30/157.95 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.30x = 157.95 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.30x = 8,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074.40/105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.68

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