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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 145.45 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 145.45 and 87.07 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 145.45 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/145.45 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 145.45 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 12,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664.33/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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