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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 158.50 and 40.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 158.50 and 40.71 is: 61.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 158.50 = 40.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/158.50 = 40.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 158.50 × 40.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 6,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452.54/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.06

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