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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 145.42 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 145.42 and 58.75 is: 81.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 145.42 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/145.42 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 145.42 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 8,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543.28/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.08

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