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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 158.95 and 51.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 158.95 and 51.33 is: 76.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 158.95 = 51.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/158.95 = 51.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 158.95 × 51.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 8,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.37/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.87

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