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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.05, 157.62 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.05, 157.62 and 44.21 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.05 : 157.62 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.05/157.62 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.05x = 157.62 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.05x = 6,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967.59/105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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