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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 158.17 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 158.17 and 44.49 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 158.17 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/158.17 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 158.17 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 7,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036.76/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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