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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 158.77 and 54.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 158.77 and 54.47 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 158.77 = 54.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/158.77 = 54.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 158.77 × 54.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 8,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,648.20/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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