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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 145.71 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 145.71 and 81.16 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 145.71 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/145.71 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 145.71 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 11,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,825.46/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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