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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.83, 145.91 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.83, 145.91 and 88.37 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.83 : 145.91 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.83/145.91 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.83x = 145.91 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.83x = 12,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,893.56/105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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