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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 145.66 and 79.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 145.66 and 79.29 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 145.66 = 79.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/145.66 = 79.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 145.66 × 79.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 11,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549.38/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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