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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 157.50 and 40.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 157.50 and 40.90 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 157.50 = 40.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/157.50 = 40.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 157.50 × 40.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 6,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441.75/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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