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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.83, 158.76 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.83, 158.76 and 37.33 is: 56.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.83 : 158.76 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.83/158.76 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.83x = 158.76 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.83x = 5,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,926.51/105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.00

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