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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 158.42 and 41.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 158.42 and 41.53 is: 62.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 158.42 = 41.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/158.42 = 41.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 158.42 × 41.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 6,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,579.18/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.30

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