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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 158.87 and 53.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 158.87 and 53.87 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 158.87 = 53.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/158.87 = 53.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 158.87 × 53.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 8,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,557.67/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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