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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 157.80 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 157.80 and 41.04 is: 61.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 157.80 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/157.80 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 157.80 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 6,476.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,476.11/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.54

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