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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 144.81 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 144.81 and 77.13 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 144.81 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/144.81 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 144.81 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 11,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,169.20/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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