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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.83, 146.16 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.83, 146.16 and 94.38 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.83 : 146.16 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.83/146.16 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.83x = 146.16 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.83x = 13,794.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,794.03/105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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