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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.89, 158.86 and 33.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.89, 158.86 and 33.75 is: 50.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.89 : 158.86 = 33.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.89/158.86 = 33.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.89x = 158.86 × 33.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.89x = 5,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361.57/105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.63

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