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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 145.40 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 145.40 and 88.76 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 145.40 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/145.40 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 145.40 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 12,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,905.62/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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