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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 158.50 and 54.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 158.50 and 54.34 is: 81.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 158.50 = 54.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/158.50 = 54.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 158.50 × 54.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 8,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612.36/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.46

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