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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.32, 145.42 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.32, 145.42 and 72.66 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.32 : 145.42 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.32/145.42 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.32x = 145.42 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.32x = 10,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566.22/105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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