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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.65, 145.79 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.65, 145.79 and 59.02 is: 81.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.65 : 145.79 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.65/145.79 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.65x = 145.79 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.65x = 8,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604.53/105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.44

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