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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.21, 145.07 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.21, 145.07 and 91.27 is: 125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.21 : 145.07 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.21/145.07 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.21x = 145.07 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.21x = 13,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241.12/105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.85

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