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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 158.63 and 40.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 158.63 and 40.75 is: 61.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 158.63 = 40.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/158.63 = 40.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 158.63 × 40.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 6,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463.28/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.10

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