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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 157.67 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 157.67 and 36.65 is: 54.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 157.67 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/157.67 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 157.67 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 5,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777.91/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.96

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