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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.98 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.98 and 45.11 is: 67.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.98 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.98 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.98 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 7,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171.59/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.67

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