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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 158.96 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 158.96 and 45.07 is: 67.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 158.96 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/158.96 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 158.96 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 7,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164.33/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.62

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