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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 145.71 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 145.71 and 86.94 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 145.71 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/145.71 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 145.71 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 12,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668.03/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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