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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 145.47 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 145.47 and 82.18 is: 113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 145.47 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/145.47 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 145.47 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 11,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,954.72/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.27

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