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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.79 and 41.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.79 and 41.01 is: 61.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.79 = 41.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.79 = 41.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.79 × 41.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 6,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470.76/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.55

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