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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 158.56 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 158.56 and 54.32 is: 81.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 158.56 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/158.56 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 158.56 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 8,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612.98/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.44

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