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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 158.48 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 158.48 and 44.77 is: 67.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 158.48 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/158.48 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 158.48 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 7,095.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095.15/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.16

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