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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 145.43 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 145.43 and 72.66 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 145.43 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/145.43 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 145.43 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 10,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,567.40/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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