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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 145.18 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 145.18 and 70.27 is: 96.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 145.18 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/145.18 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 145.18 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 10,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,201.54/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.95

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