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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 146.18 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 146.18 and 62.26 is: 85.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 146.18 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/146.18 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 146.18 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 9,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,101.17/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.93

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