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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.15, 144.93 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.15, 144.93 and 72.33 is: 99.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.15 : 144.93 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.15/144.93 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.15x = 144.93 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.15x = 10,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482.79/105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.69

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