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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 158.03 and 51.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 158.03 and 51.29 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 158.03 = 51.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/158.03 = 51.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 158.03 × 51.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 8,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105.36/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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