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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 145.38 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 145.38 and 74.34 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 145.38 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/145.38 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 145.38 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 10,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807.55/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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