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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 158.55 and 40.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 158.55 and 40.74 is: 61.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 158.55 = 40.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/158.55 = 40.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 158.55 × 40.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 6,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459.33/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.09

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