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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 146.12 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 146.12 and 62.22 is: 85.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 146.12 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/146.12 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 146.12 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 9,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091.59/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.88

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