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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.19, 145.15 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.19, 145.15 and 58.57 is: 80.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.19 : 145.15 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.19/145.15 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.19x = 145.15 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.19x = 8,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,500.42/105.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.81

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