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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 157.68 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 157.68 and 44.25 is: 66.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 157.68 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/157.68 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 157.68 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 6,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,977.34/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.38

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