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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.34, 145.19 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.34, 145.19 and 96.62 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.34 : 145.19 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.34/145.19 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.34x = 145.19 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.34x = 14,028.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,028.26/105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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