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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.71, 145.83 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.71, 145.83 and 105.25 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.71 : 145.83 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.71/145.83 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.71x = 145.83 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.71x = 15,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348.61/105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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