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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.46, 158.20 and 40.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.46, 158.20 and 40.45 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.46 : 158.20 = 40.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.46/158.20 = 40.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.46x = 158.20 × 40.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.46x = 6,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399.19/105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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