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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.30, 145.08 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.30, 145.08 and 72.50 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.30 : 145.08 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.30/145.08 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.30x = 145.08 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.30x = 10,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,517.57/105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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