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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.01, 145.07 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.01, 145.07 and 72.43 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.01 : 145.07 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.01/145.07 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.01x = 145.07 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.01x = 10,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,507.24/105.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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