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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.57, 158.36 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.57, 158.36 and 44.62 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.57 : 158.36 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.57/158.36 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.57x = 158.36 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.57x = 7,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,065.40/105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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