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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.70, 158.43 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.70, 158.43 and 44.78 is: 67.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.70 : 158.43 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.70/158.43 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.70x = 158.43 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.70x = 7,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,094.50/105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.12

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