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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 158.56 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 158.56 and 44.79 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 158.56 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/158.56 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 158.56 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 7,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101.90/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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