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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 144.95 and 77.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 144.95 and 77.49 is: 106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 144.95 = 77.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/144.95 = 77.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 144.95 × 77.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 11,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,232.18/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.83

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