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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.79, 158.65 and 37.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.79, 158.65 and 37.30 is: 55.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.79 : 158.65 = 37.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.79/158.65 = 37.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.79x = 158.65 × 37.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.79x = 5,917.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,917.65/105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.94

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