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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 145.25 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 145.25 and 88.84 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 145.25 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/145.25 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 145.25 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 12,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,904.08/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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