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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 158.58 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 158.58 and 40.67 is: 61.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 158.58 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/158.58 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 158.58 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 6,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449.45/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.03

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