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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 144.97 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 144.97 and 98.54 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 144.97 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/144.97 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 144.97 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 14,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.62/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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