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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 144.51 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 144.51 and 92.31 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 144.51 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/144.51 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 144.51 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 13,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,339.72/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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