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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 157.94 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 157.94 and 44.37 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 157.94 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/157.94 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 157.94 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 7,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007.58/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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