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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 144.82 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 144.82 and 85.30 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 144.82 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/144.82 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 144.82 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 12,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353.15/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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