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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.80, 146.34 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.80, 146.34 and 82.71 is: 114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.80 : 146.34 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.80/146.34 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.80x = 146.34 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.80x = 12,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103.78/105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.41

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