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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 158.81 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 158.81 and 54.37 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 158.81 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/158.81 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 158.81 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 8,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634.50/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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