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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.87, 146.16 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.87, 146.16 and 84.15 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.87 : 146.16 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.87/146.16 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.87x = 146.16 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.87x = 12,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299.36/105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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