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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.75 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.75 and 53.79 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.75 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.75 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.75 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 8,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485.37/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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