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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 157.96 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 157.96 and 50.50 is: 75.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 157.96 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/157.96 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 157.96 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 7,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,976.46/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.70

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