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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 157.69 and 41.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 157.69 and 41.03 is: 61.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 157.69 = 41.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/157.69 = 41.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 157.69 × 41.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 6,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470.02/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.52

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