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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 146.06 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 146.06 and 80.94 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 146.06 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/146.06 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 146.06 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 11,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,822.10/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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