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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 158.86 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 158.86 and 45.07 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 158.86 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/158.86 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 158.86 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 7,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159.48/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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