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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.40, 158.02 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.40, 158.02 and 51.27 is: 76.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.40 : 158.02 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.40/158.02 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.40x = 158.02 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.40x = 8,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100.96/105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.86

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