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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 158.55 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 158.55 and 82.98 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 158.55 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/158.55 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 158.55 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 13,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,156.48/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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