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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 158.06 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 158.06 and 44.50 is: 66.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 158.06 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/158.06 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 158.06 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 7,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033.67/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.75

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