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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.16, 157.73 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.16, 157.73 and 40.14 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.16 : 157.73 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.16/157.73 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.16x = 157.73 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.16x = 6,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331.38/105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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