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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 145.08 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 145.08 and 72.48 is: 99.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 145.08 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/145.08 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 145.08 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 10,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,515.40/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.92

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