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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 157.97 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 157.97 and 51.22 is: 76.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 157.97 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/157.97 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 157.97 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 8,091.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,091.22/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.79

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