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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 157.93 and 36.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 157.93 and 36.82 is: 55.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 157.93 = 36.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/157.93 = 36.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 157.93 × 36.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 5,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814.98/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.23

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