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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 145.72 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 145.72 and 83.72 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 145.72 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/145.72 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 145.72 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 12,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,199.68/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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