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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 158.49 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 158.49 and 44.78 is: 67.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 158.49 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/158.49 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 158.49 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 7,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097.18/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.16

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