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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.41, 157.97 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.41, 157.97 and 44.52 is: 66.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.41 : 157.97 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.41/157.97 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.41x = 157.97 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.41x = 7,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032.60/105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.72

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