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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.72, 145.94 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.72, 145.94 and 82.40 is: 113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.72 : 145.94 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.72/145.94 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.72x = 145.94 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.72x = 12,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024.31/105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.74

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