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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.22 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.22 and 50.67 is: 75.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.22 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.22 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.22 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 8,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016.60/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.96

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