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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 145.21 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 145.21 and 58.60 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 145.21 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/145.21 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 145.21 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 8,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509.31/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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