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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.97, 158.98 and 41.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.97, 158.98 and 41.85 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.97 : 158.98 = 41.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.97/158.98 = 41.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.97x = 158.98 × 41.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.97x = 6,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653.31/105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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