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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 158.09 and 33.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 158.09 and 33.23 is: 49.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 158.09 = 33.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/158.09 = 33.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 158.09 × 33.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 5,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253.16/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.85

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