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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.85, 158.68 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.85, 158.68 and 44.94 is: 67.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.85 : 158.68 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.85/158.68 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.85x = 158.68 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.85x = 7,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131.08/105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.37

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