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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 157.57 and 53.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 157.57 and 53.69 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 157.57 = 53.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/157.57 = 53.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 157.57 × 53.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 8,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459.01/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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