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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 145.64 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 145.64 and 72.86 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 145.64 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/145.64 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 145.64 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 10,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,611.33/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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