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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.88, 146.11 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.88, 146.11 and 59.25 is: 81.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.88 : 146.11 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.88/146.11 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.88x = 146.11 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.88x = 8,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657.02/105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.76

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