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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.01, 158.98 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.01, 158.98 and 44.30 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.01 : 158.98 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.01/158.98 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.01x = 158.98 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.01x = 7,042.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042.29/106.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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