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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.90, 158.92 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.90, 158.92 and 54.52 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.90 : 158.92 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.90/158.92 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.90x = 158.92 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.90x = 8,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664.32/105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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