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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.49, 145.56 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.49, 145.56 and 83.62 is: 115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.49 : 145.56 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.49/145.56 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.49x = 145.56 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.49x = 12,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171.73/105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.38

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