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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 145.40 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 145.40 and 76.32 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 145.40 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/145.40 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 145.40 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 11,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,096.55/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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