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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.07, 157.61 and 40.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.07, 157.61 and 40.09 is: 60.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.07 : 157.61 = 40.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.07/157.61 = 40.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.07x = 157.61 × 40.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.07x = 6,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317.99/105.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.13

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