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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 159 and 33.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 159 and 33.87 is: 50.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 159 = 33.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/159 = 33.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 159 × 33.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 5,385.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,385.33/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.81

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