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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 158.43 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 158.43 and 44.81 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 158.43 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/158.43 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 158.43 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 7,099.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099.64/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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