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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.11 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.11 and 88.53 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.11 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.11 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.11 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 13,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,997.48/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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