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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.88, 146.17 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.88, 146.17 and 79.96 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.88 : 146.17 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.88/146.17 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.88x = 146.17 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.88x = 11,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,686.82/105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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