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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.73 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.73 and 36.68 is: 55.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.73 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.73 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.73 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 5,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784.56/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.00

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