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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 145.47 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 145.47 and 95.01 is: 131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 145.47 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/145.47 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 145.47 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 13,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,821.35/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.14

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