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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.18, 157.74 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.18, 157.74 and 44.28 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 157.74 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/157.74 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 157.74 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 6,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984.73/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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