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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 145.84 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 145.84 and 94.52 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 145.84 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/145.84 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 145.84 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 13,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784.80/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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