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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 158.92 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 158.92 and 105.54 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 158.92 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/158.92 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 158.92 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 16,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772.42/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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