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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.10, 144.72 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.10, 144.72 and 95.92 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.10 : 144.72 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.10/144.72 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.10x = 144.72 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.10x = 13,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,881.18/105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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