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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 158.82 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 158.82 and 33.73 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 158.82 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/158.82 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 158.82 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 5,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357.00/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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