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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 158.07 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 158.07 and 51.24 is: 76.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 158.07 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/158.07 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 158.07 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 8,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099.51/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.90

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