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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.60, 145.52 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.60, 145.52 and 81.04 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.60 : 145.52 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.60/145.52 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.60x = 145.52 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.60x = 11,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,792.94/105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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