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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.89 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.89 and 33.77 is: 50.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.89 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.89 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.89 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 5,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366.03/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.66

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