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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 145.14 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 145.14 and 74.11 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 145.14 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/145.14 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 145.14 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 10,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,756.33/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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