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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.16, 145.06 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.16, 145.06 and 72.44 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.16 : 145.06 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.16/145.06 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.16x = 145.06 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.16x = 10,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,508.15/105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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