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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 158.08 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 158.08 and 33.26 is: 49.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 158.08 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/158.08 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 158.08 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 5,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,257.74/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.87

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