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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.36, 144.60 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.36, 144.60 and 95.52 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.36 : 144.60 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.36/144.60 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.36x = 144.60 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.36x = 13,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,812.19/105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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