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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 157.77 and 40.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 157.77 and 40.24 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 157.77 = 40.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/157.77 = 40.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 157.77 × 40.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 6,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,347.93/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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