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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 145.57 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 145.57 and 58.86 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 145.57 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/145.57 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 145.57 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 8,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567.23/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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