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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.65, 158.45 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.65, 158.45 and 33.53 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.65 : 158.45 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.65/158.45 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.65x = 158.45 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.65x = 5,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311.87/105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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