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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.90, 146.08 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.90, 146.08 and 62.20 is: 85.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.90 : 146.08 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.90/146.08 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.90x = 146.08 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.90x = 9,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086.18/105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.80

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