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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 158.69 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 158.69 and 44.21 is: 66.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 158.69 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/158.69 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 158.69 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 7,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015.35/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.26

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