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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 158.29 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 158.29 and 44.72 is: 67.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 158.29 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/158.29 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 158.29 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 7,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078.73/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.03

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