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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.55, 145.80 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.55, 145.80 and 82.53 is: 114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.55 : 145.80 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.55/145.80 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.55x = 145.80 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.55x = 12,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,032.16/105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.00

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