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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 145.92 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 145.92 and 62.10 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 145.92 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/145.92 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 145.92 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 9,061.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,061.63/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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