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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 145.68 and 79.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 145.68 and 79.32 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 145.68 = 79.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/145.68 = 79.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 145.68 × 79.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 11,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,555.34/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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