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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.40, 158.03 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.40, 158.03 and 44.47 is: 66.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.40 : 158.03 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.40/158.03 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.40x = 158.03 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.40x = 7,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027.59/105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.68

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