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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 157.63 and 36.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 157.63 and 36.62 is: 54.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 157.63 = 36.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/157.63 = 36.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 157.63 × 36.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 5,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772.41/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.91

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