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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.02, 158.97 and 33.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.02, 158.97 and 33.87 is: 50.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.02 : 158.97 = 33.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.02/158.97 = 33.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.02x = 158.97 × 33.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.02x = 5,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,384.31/106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.79

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