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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 158.62 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 158.62 and 44.86 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 158.62 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/158.62 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 158.62 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 7,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115.69/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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