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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.99, 158.81 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.99, 158.81 and 54.56 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.99 : 158.81 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.99/158.81 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.99x = 158.81 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.99x = 8,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664.67/105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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