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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 144.89 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 144.89 and 98.57 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 144.89 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/144.89 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 144.89 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 14,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281.23/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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