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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 145.14 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 145.14 and 101.61 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 145.14 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/145.14 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 145.14 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 14,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747.68/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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