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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 145.71 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 145.71 and 82.50 is: 113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 145.71 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/145.71 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 145.71 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 12,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,021.08/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.58

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