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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.82, 145.87 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.82, 145.87 and 83.65 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.82 : 145.87 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.82/145.87 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.82x = 145.87 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.82x = 12,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201.61/105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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