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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 145.08 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 145.08 and 72.47 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 145.08 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/145.08 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 145.08 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 10,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,513.22/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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