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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 144.76 and 73.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 144.76 and 73.95 is: 101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 144.76 = 73.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/144.76 = 73.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 144.76 × 73.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 10,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704.63/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.95

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