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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 158.21 and 37.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 158.21 and 37.00 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 158.21 = 37.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/158.21 = 37.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 158.21 × 37.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 5,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,853.92/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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