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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 145.18 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 145.18 and 72.54 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 145.18 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/145.18 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 145.18 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 10,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,531.36/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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