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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.21, 145.22 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.21, 145.22 and 74.13 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.21 : 145.22 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.21/145.22 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.21x = 145.22 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.21x = 10,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,765.16/105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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