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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.31, 145 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.31, 145 and 92.86 is: 127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.31 : 145 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.31/145 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.31x = 145 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.31x = 13,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.70/105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.86

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