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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 158.46 and 37.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 158.46 and 37.17 is: 55.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 158.46 = 37.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/158.46 = 37.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 158.46 × 37.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 5,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889.17/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.75

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