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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.31, 157.83 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.31, 157.83 and 51.11 is: 76.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.31 : 157.83 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.31/157.83 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.31x = 157.83 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.31x = 8,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066.69/105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.60

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