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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.82, 158.68 and 44.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.82, 158.68 and 44.92 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.82 : 158.68 = 44.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.82/158.68 = 44.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.82x = 158.68 × 44.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.82x = 7,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127.91/105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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