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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.26, 145.25 and 58.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.26, 145.25 and 58.63 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.26 : 145.25 = 58.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.26/145.25 = 58.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.26x = 145.25 × 58.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.26x = 8,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515.79/105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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