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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.18 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.18 and 104.39 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.18 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.18 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.18 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 16,512.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,512.28/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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