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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.20, 157.76 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.20, 157.76 and 36.71 is: 55.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.20 : 157.76 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.20/157.76 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.20x = 157.76 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.20x = 5,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790.40/105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.04

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