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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 145.20 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 145.20 and 72.66 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 145.20 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/145.20 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 145.20 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 10,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550.23/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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