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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 144.93 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 144.93 and 76.01 is: 104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 144.93 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/144.93 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 144.93 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 11,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015.40/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.74

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