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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 158.18 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 158.18 and 80.91 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 158.18 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/158.18 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 158.18 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 12,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797.94/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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