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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 158.12 and 54.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 158.12 and 54.12 is: 81.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 158.12 = 54.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/158.12 = 54.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 158.12 × 54.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 8,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,557.09/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.13

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