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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 158.54 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 158.54 and 44.78 is: 67.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 158.54 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/158.54 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 158.54 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 7,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098.40/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.18

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