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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 158.16 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 158.16 and 54.04 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 158.16 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/158.16 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 158.16 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 8,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546.57/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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