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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.57, 158.35 and 41.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.57, 158.35 and 41.44 is: 62.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.57 : 158.35 = 41.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.57/158.35 = 41.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.57x = 158.35 × 41.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.57x = 6,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561.82/105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.16

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