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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 145.58 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 145.58 and 59.52 is: 82.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 145.58 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/145.58 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 145.58 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 8,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664.92/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.12

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