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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 158.01 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 158.01 and 36.87 is: 55.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 158.01 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/158.01 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 158.01 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 5,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825.83/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.31

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