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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.88, 145.97 and 81.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.88, 145.97 and 81.00 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.88 : 145.97 = 81.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.88/145.97 = 81.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.88x = 145.97 × 81.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.88x = 11,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,823.17/105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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