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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.75, 158.70 and 41.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.75, 158.70 and 41.64 is: 62.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.75 : 158.70 = 41.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.75/158.70 = 41.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.75x = 158.70 × 41.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.75x = 6,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608.27/105.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.49

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