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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 145.94 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 145.94 and 72.87 is: 100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 145.94 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/145.94 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 145.94 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 10,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,634.65/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.64

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