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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 145.47 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 145.47 and 99.34 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 145.47 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/145.47 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 145.47 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 14,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450.99/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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