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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.82, 158.63 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.82, 158.63 and 44.94 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.82 : 158.63 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.82/158.63 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.82x = 158.63 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.82x = 7,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128.56/105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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