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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.94 and 40.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.94 and 40.97 is: 61.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.94 = 40.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.94 = 40.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.94 × 40.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 6,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,511.77/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.44

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