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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 144.96 and 81.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 144.96 and 81.73 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 144.96 = 81.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/144.96 = 81.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 144.96 × 81.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 11,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,846.86/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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