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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 158 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 158 and 41.28 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 158 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/158 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 158 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 6,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522.24/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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