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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 145.82 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 145.82 and 81.11 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 145.82 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/145.82 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 145.82 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 11,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826.33/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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