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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.02, 158.98 and 37.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.02, 158.98 and 37.53 is: 56.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.02 : 158.98 = 37.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.02/158.98 = 37.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.02x = 158.98 × 37.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.02x = 5,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966.82/106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.28

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