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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 145.47 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 145.47 and 72.70 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 145.47 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/145.47 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 145.47 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 10,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,575.67/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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