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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.89, 146.15 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.89, 146.15 and 59.28 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.89 : 146.15 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.89/146.15 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.89x = 146.15 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.89x = 8,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663.77/105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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