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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 146.03 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 146.03 and 73.13 is: 100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 146.03 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/146.03 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 146.03 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 10,679.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679.17/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.87

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