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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.49, 158.10 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.49, 158.10 and 44.56 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.49 : 158.10 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.49/158.10 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.49x = 158.10 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.49x = 7,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044.94/105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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