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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 145.63 and 58.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 145.63 and 58.91 is: 81.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 145.63 = 58.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/145.63 = 58.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 145.63 × 58.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 8,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579.06/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.29

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