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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.26, 145.10 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.26, 145.10 and 84.50 is: 116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.26 : 145.10 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.26/145.10 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.26x = 145.10 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.26x = 12,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,260.95/105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.48

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