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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 157.64 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 157.64 and 44.18 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 157.64 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/157.64 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 157.64 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 6,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963.53/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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