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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 158.91 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 158.91 and 51.82 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 158.91 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/158.91 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 158.91 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 8,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234.72/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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