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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.16, 144.96 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.16, 144.96 and 87.58 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.16 : 144.96 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.16/144.96 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.16x = 144.96 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.16x = 12,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695.60/105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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