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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 158.06 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 158.06 and 51.28 is: 76.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 158.06 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/158.06 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 158.06 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 8,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105.05/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.92

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