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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.41, 157.92 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.41, 157.92 and 53.97 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.41 : 157.92 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.41/157.92 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.41x = 157.92 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.41x = 8,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522.94/105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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