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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 146.18 and 59.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 146.18 and 59.30 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 146.18 = 59.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/146.18 = 59.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 146.18 × 59.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 8,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,668.18/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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