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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 145.75 and 58.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 145.75 and 58.99 is: 81.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 145.75 = 58.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/145.75 = 58.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 145.75 × 58.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 8,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597.79/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.40

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