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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.81 and 51.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.81 and 51.05 is: 76.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.81 = 51.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.81 = 51.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.81 × 51.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 8,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106.20/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.53

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