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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.30 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.30 and 37.02 is: 55.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.30 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.30 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.30 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 5,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,861.02/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.54

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