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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.31 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.31 and 54.26 is: 81.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.31 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.31 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.31 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 8,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589.70/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.29

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