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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.06, 144.90 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.06, 144.90 and 72.30 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.06 : 144.90 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.06/144.90 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.06x = 144.90 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.06x = 10,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,476.27/105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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