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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.06, 144.99 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.06, 144.99 and 58.43 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.06 : 144.99 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.06/144.99 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.06x = 144.99 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.06x = 8,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,471.04/105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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