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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.34, 158.07 and 40.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.34, 158.07 and 40.38 is: 60.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.34 : 158.07 = 40.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.34/158.07 = 40.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.34x = 158.07 × 40.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.34x = 6,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,382.87/105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.59

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