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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.41, 158.10 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.41, 158.10 and 44.54 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.41 : 158.10 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.41/158.10 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.41x = 158.10 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.41x = 7,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.98/105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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