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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.80, 145.88 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.80, 145.88 and 98.52 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.80 : 145.88 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.80/145.88 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.80x = 145.88 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.80x = 14,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372.10/105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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