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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 145.13 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 145.13 and 102.06 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 145.13 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/145.13 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 145.13 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 14,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811.46/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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