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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 145.54 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 145.54 and 76.20 is: 105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 145.54 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/145.54 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 145.54 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 11,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,090.15/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.26

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