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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 146.17 and 59.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 146.17 and 59.30 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 146.17 = 59.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/146.17 = 59.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 146.17 × 59.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 8,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667.88/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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