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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.21, 157.88 and 41.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.21, 157.88 and 41.08 is: 61.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.21 : 157.88 = 41.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.21/157.88 = 41.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.21x = 157.88 × 41.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.21x = 6,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,485.71/105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.65

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