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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.86, 158.63 and 50.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.86, 158.63 and 50.99 is: 76.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.86 : 158.63 = 50.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.86/158.63 = 50.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.86x = 158.63 × 50.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.86x = 8,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,087.50/105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.40

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