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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 145.59 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 145.59 and 82.14 is: 113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 145.59 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/145.59 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 145.59 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 11,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,958.76/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.47

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