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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 158.40 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 158.40 and 40.58 is: 60.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 158.40 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/158.40 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 158.40 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 6,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427.87/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.88

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