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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.11, 157.68 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.11, 157.68 and 44.26 is: 66.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.11 : 157.68 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.11/157.68 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.11x = 157.68 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.11x = 6,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978.92/105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.40

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