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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.11, 157.75 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.11, 157.75 and 44.29 is: 66.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.11 : 157.75 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.11/157.75 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.11x = 157.75 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.11x = 6,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986.75/105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.47

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