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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 144.95 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 144.95 and 58.41 is: 80.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 144.95 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/144.95 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 144.95 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 8,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466.53/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.61

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