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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.88, 145.68 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.88, 145.68 and 92.02 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.88 : 145.68 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.88/145.68 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.88x = 145.68 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.88x = 13,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,405.47/105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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