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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 144.78 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 144.78 and 72.20 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 144.78 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/144.78 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 144.78 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 10,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,452.39/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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