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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 145.64 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 145.64 and 58.92 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 145.64 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/145.64 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 145.64 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 8,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,580.38/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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