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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 145.02 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 145.02 and 58.46 is: 80.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 145.02 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/145.02 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 145.02 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 8,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,477.58/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.68

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