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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.07, 157.57 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.07, 157.57 and 36.59 is: 54.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.07 : 157.57 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.07/157.57 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.07x = 157.57 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.07x = 5,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764.52/105.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.86

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