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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.57, 145.80 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.57, 145.80 and 74.66 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.57 : 145.80 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.57/145.80 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.57x = 145.80 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.57x = 10,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,884.70/105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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