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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.49, 145.57 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.49, 145.57 and 58.86 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.49 : 145.57 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.49/145.57 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.49x = 145.57 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.49x = 8,568.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568.10/105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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