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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.91 and 37.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.91 and 37.49 is: 56.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.91 = 37.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.91 = 37.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.91 × 37.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 5,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956.74/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.21

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