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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 158.09 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 158.09 and 44.49 is: 66.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 158.09 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/158.09 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 158.09 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 7,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033.42/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.76

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