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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 145.19 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 145.19 and 87.96 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 145.19 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/145.19 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 145.19 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 12,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,770.47/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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