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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 145.67 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 145.67 and 81.02 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 145.67 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/145.67 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 145.67 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 11,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,802.14/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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