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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 145.54 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 145.54 and 87.33 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 145.54 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/145.54 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 145.54 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 12,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,710.01/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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