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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 145.13 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 145.13 and 72.55 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 145.13 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/145.13 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 145.13 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 10,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,529.18/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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