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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.63 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.63 and 44.93 is: 67.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.63 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.63 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.63 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 7,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127.25/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.38

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