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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 157.81 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 157.81 and 36.75 is: 55.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 157.81 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/157.81 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 157.81 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 5,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798.73/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.10

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