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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 157.94 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 157.94 and 53.90 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 157.94 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/157.94 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 157.94 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 8,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512.97/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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