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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 157.89 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 157.89 and 44.52 is: 66.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 157.89 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/157.89 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 157.89 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 7,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029.26/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.72

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