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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 144.92 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 144.92 and 86.68 is: 119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 144.92 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/144.92 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 144.92 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 12,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.67/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.48

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