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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 157.81 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 157.81 and 53.88 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 157.81 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/157.81 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 157.81 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 8,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,502.80/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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