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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 145.96 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 145.96 and 79.66 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 145.96 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/145.96 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 145.96 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 11,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,626.44/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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