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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 158.51 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 158.51 and 44.81 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 158.51 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/158.51 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 158.51 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 7,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102.62/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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