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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.94, 157.32 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.94, 157.32 and 36.42 is: 54.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.94 : 157.32 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.94/157.32 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.94x = 157.32 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.94x = 5,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729.59/104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.60

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