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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 145.08 and 75.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 145.08 and 75.96 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 145.08 = 75.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/145.08 = 75.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 145.08 × 75.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 11,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,020.28/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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