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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.32, 158 and 51.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.32, 158 and 51.20 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.32 : 158 = 51.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.32/158 = 51.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.32x = 158 × 51.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.32x = 8,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,089.60/105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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