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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 159.97 and 37.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 159.97 and 37.21 is: 55.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 159.97 = 37.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/159.97 = 37.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 159.97 × 37.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 5,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,951.99/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.82

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