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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 157.86 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 157.86 and 44.38 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 157.86 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/157.86 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 157.86 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 7,005.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005.83/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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