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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.15, 157.74 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.15, 157.74 and 36.68 is: 55.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.15 : 157.74 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.15/157.74 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.15x = 157.74 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.15x = 5,784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784.98/105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.01

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