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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 145.96 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 145.96 and 59.15 is: 81.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 145.96 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/145.96 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 145.96 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 8,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633.53/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.62

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