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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 146.03 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 146.03 and 87.17 is: 120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 146.03 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/146.03 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 146.03 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 12,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,729.36/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.19

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