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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.58, 145.70 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.58, 145.70 and 76.12 is: 105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.58 : 145.70 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.58/145.70 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.58x = 145.70 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.58x = 11,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,090.68/105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.05

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