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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.85, 145.96 and 76.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.85, 145.96 and 76.69 is: 105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.85 : 145.96 = 76.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.85/145.96 = 76.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.85x = 145.96 × 76.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.85x = 11,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193.67/105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.75

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