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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 157.76 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 157.76 and 44.33 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 157.76 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/157.76 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 157.76 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 6,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,993.79/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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