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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 158.98 and 51.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 158.98 and 51.90 is: 77.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 158.98 = 51.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/158.98 = 51.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 158.98 × 51.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 8,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251.06/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.88

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