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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 158.41 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 158.41 and 44.76 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 158.41 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/158.41 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 158.41 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 7,090.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090.43/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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