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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.39 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.39 and 54.24 is: 81.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.39 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.39 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.39 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 8,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591.90/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.40

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