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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 145.02 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 145.02 and 89.68 is: 123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 145.02 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/145.02 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 145.02 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 13,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,005.39/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.60

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