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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 145.52 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 145.52 and 74.50 is: 102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 145.52 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/145.52 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 145.52 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 10,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,841.24/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.64

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