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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 158.41 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 158.41 and 44.78 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 158.41 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/158.41 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 158.41 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 7,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092.81/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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