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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 145.16 and 97.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 145.16 and 97.84 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 145.16 = 97.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/145.16 = 97.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 145.16 × 97.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 14,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202.45/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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