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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.77 and 53.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.77 and 53.78 is: 80.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.77 = 53.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.77 = 53.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.77 × 53.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 8,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484.08/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.67

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