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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 157.84 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 157.84 and 40.22 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 157.84 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/157.84 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 157.84 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 6,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,348.32/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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