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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 157.96 and 54.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 157.96 and 54.01 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 157.96 = 54.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/157.96 = 54.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 157.96 × 54.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 8,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531.42/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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