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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.80, 145.89 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.80, 145.89 and 73.07 is: 100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.80 : 145.89 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.80/145.89 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.80x = 145.89 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.80x = 10,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,660.18/105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.76

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