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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 158.49 and 37.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 158.49 and 37.23 is: 55.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 158.49 = 37.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/158.49 = 37.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 158.49 × 37.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 5,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900.58/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.85

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