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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.81, 158.68 and 37.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.81, 158.68 and 37.32 is: 55.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.81 : 158.68 = 37.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.81/158.68 = 37.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.81x = 158.68 × 37.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.81x = 5,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921.84/105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.97

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