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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 158.79 and 41.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 158.79 and 41.78 is: 62.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 158.79 = 41.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/158.79 = 41.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 158.79 × 41.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 6,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,634.25/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.63

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