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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 158.87 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 158.87 and 33.80 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 158.87 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/158.87 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 158.87 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 5,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369.81/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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