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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.79, 145.83 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.79, 145.83 and 86.23 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.79 : 145.83 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.79/145.83 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.79x = 145.83 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.79x = 12,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574.92/105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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