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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.71, 158.57 and 37.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.71, 158.57 and 37.24 is: 55.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.71 : 158.57 = 37.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.71/158.57 = 37.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.71x = 158.57 × 37.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.71x = 5,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,904.17/105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.85

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