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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 158.86 and 33.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 158.86 and 33.82 is: 50.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 158.86 = 33.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/158.86 = 33.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 158.86 × 33.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 5,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372.65/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.73

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