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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 158.92 and 40.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 158.92 and 40.95 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 158.92 = 40.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/158.92 = 40.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 158.92 × 40.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 6,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507.77/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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