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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 146.05 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 146.05 and 88.44 is: 121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 146.05 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/146.05 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 146.05 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 12,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,917.21/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.97

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