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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 144.84 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 144.84 and 88.80 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 144.84 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/144.84 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 144.84 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 12,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,861.79/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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