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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.32, 145.46 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.32, 145.46 and 83.66 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.32 : 145.46 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.32/145.46 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.32x = 145.46 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.32x = 12,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168.67/105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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