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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 145.76 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 145.76 and 91.16 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 145.76 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/145.76 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 145.76 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 13,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,287.48/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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