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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.18 and 51.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.18 and 51.30 is: 76.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.18 = 51.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.18 = 51.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.18 × 51.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 8,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114.63/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.90

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