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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.92, 146.31 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.92, 146.31 and 81.66 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.92 : 146.31 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.92/146.31 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.92x = 146.31 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.92x = 11,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,947.67/105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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