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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 158.23 and 54.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 158.23 and 54.13 is: 81.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 158.23 = 54.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/158.23 = 54.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 158.23 × 54.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 8,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565.11/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.16

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