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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.29, 157.77 and 53.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.29, 157.77 and 53.85 is: 80.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.29 : 157.77 = 53.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.29/157.77 = 53.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.29x = 157.77 × 53.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.29x = 8,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495.91/105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.69

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