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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.48 and 37.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.48 and 37.18 is: 55.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.48 = 37.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.48 = 37.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.48 × 37.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 5,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892.29/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.76

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