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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.30, 157.77 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.30, 157.77 and 83.77 is: 125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.30 : 157.77 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.30/157.77 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.30x = 157.77 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.30x = 13,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,216.00/105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.51

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