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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 157.92 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 157.92 and 53.92 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 157.92 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/157.92 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 157.92 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 8,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515.05/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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