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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 159 and 54.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 159 and 54.63 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 159 = 54.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/159 = 54.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 159 × 54.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 8,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686.17/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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