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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 158.83 and 36.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 158.83 and 36.46 is: 54.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 158.83 = 36.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/158.83 = 36.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 158.83 × 36.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 5,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791.05/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.70

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