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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.77, 159.06 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.77, 159.06 and 96.46 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.77 : 159.06 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.77/159.06 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.77x = 159.06 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.77x = 15,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342.93/105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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