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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 158.04 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 158.04 and 36.89 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 158.04 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/158.04 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 158.04 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 5,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,830.10/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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