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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 157.90 and 51.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 157.90 and 51.20 is: 76.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 157.90 = 51.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/157.90 = 51.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 157.90 × 51.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 8,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084.48/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.69

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