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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 145.76 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 145.76 and 59.64 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 145.76 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/145.76 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 145.76 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 8,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693.13/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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