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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.20, 144.72 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.20, 144.72 and 86.73 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.20 : 144.72 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.20/144.72 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.20x = 144.72 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.20x = 12,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551.57/105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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