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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 158.15 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 158.15 and 44.52 is: 66.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 158.15 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/158.15 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 158.15 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 7,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.84/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.79

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