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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 158.09 and 51.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 158.09 and 51.25 is: 76.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 158.09 = 51.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/158.09 = 51.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 158.09 × 51.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 8,102.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102.11/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.91

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