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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.83, 145.86 and 83.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.83, 145.86 and 83.36 is: 114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.83 : 145.86 = 83.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.83/145.86 = 83.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.83x = 145.86 × 83.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.83x = 12,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,158.16/105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.89

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