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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.02, 157.57 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.02, 157.57 and 44.16 is: 66.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.02 : 157.57 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.02/157.57 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.02x = 157.57 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.02x = 6,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958.29/105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.26

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