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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 144.96 and 75.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 144.96 and 75.98 is: 104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 144.96 = 75.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/144.96 = 75.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 144.96 × 75.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 11,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,014.06/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.76

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