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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 158.42 and 40.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 158.42 and 40.64 is: 60.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 158.42 = 40.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/158.42 = 40.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 158.42 × 40.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 6,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438.83/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.92

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