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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 146.23 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 146.23 and 94.98 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 146.23 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/146.23 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 146.23 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 13,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888.93/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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