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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 144.76 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 144.76 and 72.32 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 144.76 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/144.76 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 144.76 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 10,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469.04/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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