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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.29, 158 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.29, 158 and 36.81 is: 55.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.29 : 158 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.29/158 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.29x = 158 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.29x = 5,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815.98/105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.24

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