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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.06, 157.49 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.06, 157.49 and 44.11 is: 66.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.06 : 157.49 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.06/157.49 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.06x = 157.49 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.06x = 6,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946.88/105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.12

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