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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 145.99 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 145.99 and 88.26 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 145.99 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/145.99 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 145.99 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 12,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,884.64/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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