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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.34, 157.98 and 36.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.34, 157.98 and 36.85 is: 55.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.34 : 157.98 = 36.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.34/157.98 = 36.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.34x = 157.98 × 36.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.34x = 5,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,821.56/105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.26

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