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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.60, 145.76 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.60, 145.76 and 72.88 is: 100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.60 : 145.76 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.60/145.76 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.60x = 145.76 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.60x = 10,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622.99/105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.60

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