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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.95 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.95 and 81.64 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.95 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.95 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.95 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 12,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,976.68/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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