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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 158.83 and 33.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 158.83 and 33.75 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 158.83 = 33.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/158.83 = 33.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 158.83 × 33.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 5,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360.43/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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