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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.32, 158.04 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.32, 158.04 and 36.86 is: 55.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.32 : 158.04 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.32/158.04 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.32x = 158.04 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.32x = 5,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824.96/105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.31

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