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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 158.85 and 37.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 158.85 and 37.47 is: 56.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 158.85 = 37.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/158.85 = 37.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 158.85 × 37.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 5,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952.11/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.19

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