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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.84, 146.40 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.84, 146.40 and 86.88 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.84 : 146.40 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.84/146.40 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.84x = 146.40 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.84x = 12,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719.23/105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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