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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 158.73 and 41.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 158.73 and 41.70 is: 62.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 158.73 = 41.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/158.73 = 41.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 158.73 × 41.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 6,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,619.04/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.54

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