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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 158.49 and 54.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 158.49 and 54.29 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 158.49 = 54.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/158.49 = 54.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 158.49 × 54.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 8,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604.82/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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