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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 158.61 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 158.61 and 33.60 is: 50.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 158.61 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/158.61 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 158.61 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 5,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329.30/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.39

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