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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 158.34 and 51.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 158.34 and 51.55 is: 77.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 158.34 = 51.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/158.34 = 51.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 158.34 × 51.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 8,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,162.43/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.29

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