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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.65, 158.44 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.65, 158.44 and 37.16 is: 55.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.65 : 158.44 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.65/158.44 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.65x = 158.44 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.65x = 5,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887.44/105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.73

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