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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 144.96 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 144.96 and 81.18 is: 111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 144.96 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/144.96 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 144.96 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 11,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,767.85/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.95

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