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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 144.62 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 144.62 and 88.92 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 144.62 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/144.62 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 144.62 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 12,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859.61/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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