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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.96 and 33.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.96 and 33.84 is: 50.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.96 = 33.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.96 = 33.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.96 × 33.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 5,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379.21/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.76

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