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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 145.54 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 145.54 and 76.41 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 145.54 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/145.54 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 145.54 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 11,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,120.71/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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