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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.43, 145.20 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.43, 145.20 and 98.14 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.43 : 145.20 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.43/145.20 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.43x = 145.20 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.43x = 14,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249.93/105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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