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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 158.34 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 158.34 and 44.71 is: 67.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 158.34 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/158.34 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 158.34 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 7,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078.37/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.07

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