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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 144.77 and 83.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 144.77 and 83.10 is: 114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 144.77 = 83.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/144.77 = 83.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 144.77 × 83.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 12,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,030.39/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.42

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