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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 158.36 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 158.36 and 54.19 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 158.36 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/158.36 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 158.36 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 8,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581.53/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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