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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.10, 157.68 and 53.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.10, 157.68 and 53.73 is: 80.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.10 : 157.68 = 53.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.10/157.68 = 53.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.10x = 157.68 × 53.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.10x = 8,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472.15/105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.61

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