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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 157.75 and 53.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 157.75 and 53.83 is: 80.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 157.75 = 53.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/157.75 = 53.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 157.75 × 53.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 8,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491.15/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.68

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