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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 158.46 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 158.46 and 41.61 is: 62.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 158.46 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/158.46 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 158.46 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 6,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593.52/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.39

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