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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 145.86 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 145.86 and 83.82 is: 115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 145.86 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/145.86 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 145.86 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 12,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225.99/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.71

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