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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 145.83 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 145.83 and 84.97 is: 117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 145.83 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/145.83 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 145.83 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 12,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,391.18/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.16

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