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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.40, 145.59 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.40, 145.59 and 72.59 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.40 : 145.59 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.40/145.59 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.40x = 145.59 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.40x = 10,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,568.02/105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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