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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.12 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.12 and 96.64 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.12 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.12 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.12 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 15,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280.72/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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