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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.73 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.73 and 44.07 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.73 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.73 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.73 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 6,995.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,995.23/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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