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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 158.19 and 43.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 158.19 and 43.78 is: 65.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 158.19 = 43.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/158.19 = 43.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 158.19 × 43.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 6,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925.34/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.67

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