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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 145.11 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 145.11 and 74.19 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 145.11 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/145.11 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 145.11 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 10,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,765.71/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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