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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 145.61 and 58.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 145.61 and 58.89 is: 81.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 145.61 = 58.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/145.61 = 58.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 145.61 × 58.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 8,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574.97/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.26

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