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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 158.82 and 45.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 158.82 and 45.00 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 158.82 = 45.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/158.82 = 45.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 158.82 × 45.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 7,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146.11/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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