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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.70, 158.34 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.70, 158.34 and 44.80 is: 67.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.70 : 158.34 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.70/158.34 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.70x = 158.34 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.70x = 7,093.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093.63/105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.11

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