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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.67, 146.24 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.67, 146.24 and 103.87 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.67 : 146.24 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.67/146.24 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.67x = 146.24 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.67x = 15,189.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,189.95/105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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