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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.76 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.76 and 44.26 is: 66.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.76 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.76 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.76 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 6,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982.17/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.39

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