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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.81, 146.12 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.81, 146.12 and 96.09 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.81 : 146.12 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.81/146.12 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.81x = 146.12 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.81x = 14,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040.19/105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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