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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.77, 158.66 and 44.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.77, 158.66 and 44.95 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.77 : 158.66 = 44.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.77/158.66 = 44.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.77x = 158.66 × 44.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.77x = 7,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131.15/105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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