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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 145.36 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 145.36 and 58.71 is: 81.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 145.36 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/145.36 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 145.36 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 8,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533.51/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.01

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