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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.07, 145 and 58.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.07, 145 and 58.45 is: 80.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.07 : 145 = 58.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.07/145 = 58.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.07x = 145 × 58.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.07x = 8,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475.25/105.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.66

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