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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.16, 145.05 and 77.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.16, 145.05 and 77.53 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.16 : 145.05 = 77.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.16/145.05 = 77.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.16x = 145.05 × 77.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.16x = 11,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,245.34/105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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