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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 158.38 and 33.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 158.38 and 33.45 is: 50.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 158.38 = 33.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/158.38 = 33.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 158.38 × 33.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 5,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,297.81/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.17

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