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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.75, 158.61 and 33.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.75, 158.61 and 33.61 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.75 : 158.61 = 33.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.75/158.61 = 33.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.75x = 158.61 × 33.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.75x = 5,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,330.88/105.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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