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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 145.05 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 145.05 and 72.43 is: 99.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 145.05 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/145.05 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 145.05 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 10,505.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505.97/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.84

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