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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 145.10 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 145.10 and 71.97 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 145.10 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/145.10 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 145.10 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 10,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,442.49/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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