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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 158.16 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 158.16 and 54.17 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 158.16 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/158.16 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 158.16 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 8,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566.74/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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