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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.94, 158.86 and 32.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.94, 158.86 and 32.80 is: 49.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.94 : 158.86 = 32.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.94/158.86 = 32.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.94x = 158.86 × 32.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.94x = 5,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210.61/105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.18

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