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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.41 and 40.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.41 and 40.62 is: 60.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.41 = 40.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.41 = 40.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.41 × 40.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 6,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434.19/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.95

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