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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 157.98 and 40.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 157.98 and 40.35 is: 60.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 157.98 = 40.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/157.98 = 40.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 157.98 × 40.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 6,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374.49/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.48

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