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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 158.14 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 158.14 and 53.94 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 158.14 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/158.14 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 158.14 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 8,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530.07/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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