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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.80, 147.80 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.80, 147.80 and 105.80 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.80 : 147.80 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.80/147.80 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.80x = 147.80 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.80x = 15,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,637.24/105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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