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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.15, 144.99 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.15, 144.99 and 86.67 is: 119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.15 : 144.99 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.15/144.99 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.15x = 144.99 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.15x = 12,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,566.28/105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.51

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