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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.65, 158.53 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.65, 158.53 and 44.80 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.65 : 158.53 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.65/158.53 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.65x = 158.53 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.65x = 7,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102.74/105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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