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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 145.79 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 145.79 and 74.58 is: 102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 145.79 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/145.79 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 145.79 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 10,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,872.38/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.81

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