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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.40 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.40 and 51.44 is: 77.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.40 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.40 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.40 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 8,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,148.10/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.19

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