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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 144.99 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 144.99 and 102.20 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 144.99 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/144.99 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 144.99 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 14,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,817.47/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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