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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.31, 145.43 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.31, 145.43 and 95.59 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.31 : 145.43 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.31/145.43 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.31x = 145.43 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.31x = 13,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,901.65/105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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