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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 158.07 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 158.07 and 41.28 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 158.07 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/158.07 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 158.07 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 6,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,525.13/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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