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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 145.20 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 145.20 and 58.59 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 145.20 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/145.20 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 145.20 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 8,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,507.54/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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