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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 158.77 and 36.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 158.77 and 36.43 is: 54.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 158.77 = 36.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/158.77 = 36.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 158.77 × 36.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 5,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784.10/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.65

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