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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 145.53 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 145.53 and 72.77 is: 100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 145.53 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/145.53 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 145.53 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 10,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,589.49/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.39

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