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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 158.49 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 158.49 and 33.53 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 158.49 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/158.49 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 158.49 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 5,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313.38/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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