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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 144.75 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 144.75 and 72.23 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 144.75 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/144.75 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 144.75 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 10,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,455.29/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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