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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.04 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.04 and 98.61 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.04 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.04 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.04 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 15,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,584.32/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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