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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 146.04 and 81.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 146.04 and 81.17 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 146.04 = 81.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/146.04 = 81.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 146.04 × 81.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 11,854.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,854.07/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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