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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 158.53 and 37.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 158.53 and 37.21 is: 55.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 158.53 = 37.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/158.53 = 37.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 158.53 × 37.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 5,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898.25/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.81

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