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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.34, 145.21 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.34, 145.21 and 72.54 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.34 : 145.21 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.34/145.21 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.34x = 145.21 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.34x = 10,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,533.53/105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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