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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.50, 158.22 and 40.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.50, 158.22 and 40.49 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.50 : 158.22 = 40.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.50/158.22 = 40.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.50x = 158.22 × 40.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.50x = 6,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,405.54/105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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