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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.90, 145.98 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.90, 145.98 and 74.72 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.90 : 145.98 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.90/145.98 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.90x = 145.98 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.90x = 10,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908.26/105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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