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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 145.08 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 145.08 and 72.33 is: 99.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 145.08 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/145.08 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 145.08 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 10,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,493.64/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.81

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