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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.49, 158.38 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.49, 158.38 and 54.17 is: 81.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.49 : 158.38 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.49/158.38 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.49x = 158.38 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.49x = 8,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578.47/105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.32

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