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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 157.45 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 157.45 and 44.11 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 157.45 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/157.45 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 157.45 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 6,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945.12/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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