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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.15, 157.72 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.15, 157.72 and 40.13 is: 60.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.15 : 157.72 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.15/157.72 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.15x = 157.72 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.15x = 6,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329.30/105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.19

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