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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 158.48 and 37.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 158.48 and 37.17 is: 55.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 158.48 = 37.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/158.48 = 37.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 158.48 × 37.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 5,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890.70/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.77

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