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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.72 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.72 and 41 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.72 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.72 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.72 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 6,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466.52/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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