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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 145.72 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 145.72 and 72.76 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 145.72 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/145.72 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 145.72 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 10,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602.59/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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