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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 144.86 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 144.86 and 91.26 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 144.86 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/144.86 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 144.86 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 13,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,219.47/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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