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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 145.89 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 145.89 and 73.11 is: 100.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 145.89 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/145.89 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 145.89 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 10,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,666.02/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.92

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