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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 144.99 and 75.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 144.99 and 75.61 is: 104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 144.99 = 75.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/144.99 = 75.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 144.99 × 75.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 10,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962.69/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.29

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