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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.57, 158.39 and 44.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.57, 158.39 and 44.67 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.57 : 158.39 = 44.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.57/158.39 = 44.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.57x = 158.39 × 44.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.57x = 7,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075.06/105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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