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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 157.78 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 157.78 and 53.86 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 157.78 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/157.78 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 157.78 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 8,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498.03/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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