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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.60, 145.74 and 58.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.60, 145.74 and 58.98 is: 81.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.60 : 145.74 = 58.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.60/145.74 = 58.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.60x = 145.74 × 58.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.60x = 8,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595.75/105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.40

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