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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 145.25 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 145.25 and 102.39 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 145.25 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/145.25 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 145.25 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 14,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,871.96/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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