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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 145.96 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 145.96 and 100.44 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 145.96 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/145.96 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 145.96 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 14,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660.22/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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