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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 144.72 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 144.72 and 73.80 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 144.72 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/144.72 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 144.72 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 10,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,680.34/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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