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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.70, 158.52 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.70, 158.52 and 37.22 is: 55.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.70 : 158.52 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.70/158.52 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.70x = 158.52 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.70x = 5,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900.11/105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.82

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