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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.11, 144.96 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.11, 144.96 and 94.31 is: 130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.11 : 144.96 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.11/144.96 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.11x = 144.96 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.11x = 13,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,671.18/105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.07

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