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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 145.39 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 145.39 and 74.26 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 145.39 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/145.39 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 145.39 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 10,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,795.93/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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