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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.05, 157.55 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.05, 157.55 and 44.16 is: 66.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.05 : 157.55 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.05/157.55 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.05x = 157.55 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.05x = 6,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957.19/105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.23

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