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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.66, 146.04 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.66, 146.04 and 82.44 is: 113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.66 : 146.04 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.66/146.04 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.66x = 146.04 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.66x = 12,039.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,039.54/105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.95

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