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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 158.01 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 158.01 and 53.97 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 158.01 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/158.01 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 158.01 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 8,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526.74/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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