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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 145.39 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 145.39 and 58.74 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 145.39 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/145.39 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 145.39 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 8,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539.48/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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