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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 145.88 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 145.88 and 98.34 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 145.88 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/145.88 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 145.88 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 14,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346.54/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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