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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 145.38 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 145.38 and 91.55 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 145.38 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/145.38 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 145.38 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 13,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,309.54/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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