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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 158.90 and 33.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 158.90 and 33.78 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 158.90 = 33.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/158.90 = 33.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 158.90 × 33.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 5,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367.64/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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