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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 144.93 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 144.93 and 72.45 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 144.93 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/144.93 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 144.93 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 10,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500.18/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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