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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 158.18 and 51.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 158.18 and 51.35 is: 77.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 158.18 = 51.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/158.18 = 51.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 158.18 × 51.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 8,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121.50/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.06

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