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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.41, 158.16 and 40.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.41, 158.16 and 40.41 is: 60.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.41 : 158.16 = 40.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.41/158.16 = 40.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.41x = 158.16 × 40.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.41x = 6,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,391.25/105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.64

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