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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 145.53 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 145.53 and 94.05 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 145.53 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/145.53 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 145.53 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 13,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,687.10/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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