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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.55, 158.38 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.55, 158.38 and 37.10 is: 55.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.55 : 158.38 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.55/158.38 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.55x = 158.38 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.55x = 5,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,876.20/105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.67

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