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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.63, 145.72 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.63, 145.72 and 81.10 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.63 : 145.72 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.63/145.72 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.63x = 145.72 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.63x = 11,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,818.40/105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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