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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.73, 158.63 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.73, 158.63 and 54.33 is: 81.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.73 : 158.63 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.73/158.63 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.73x = 158.63 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.73x = 8,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,618.37/105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.51

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