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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.77, 145.99 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.77, 145.99 and 71.25 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.77 : 145.99 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.77/145.99 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.77x = 145.99 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.77x = 10,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,401.79/105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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