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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 145.26 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 145.26 and 86.86 is: 119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 145.26 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/145.26 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 145.26 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 12,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617.28/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.91

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