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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.71, 158.66 and 51.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.71, 158.66 and 51.65 is: 77.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.71 : 158.66 = 51.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.71/158.66 = 51.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.71x = 158.66 × 51.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.71x = 8,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194.79/105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.52

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