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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 145.90 and 59.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 145.90 and 59.11 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 145.90 = 59.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/145.90 = 59.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 145.90 × 59.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 8,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,623.54/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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