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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 158.13 and 50.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 158.13 and 50.60 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 158.13 = 50.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/158.13 = 50.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 158.13 × 50.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 8,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001.38/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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