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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.68, 145.87 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.68, 145.87 and 73.04 is: 100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.68 : 145.87 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.68/145.87 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.68x = 145.87 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.68x = 10,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653.43/105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.81

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