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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 146.16 and 62.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 146.16 and 62.19 is: 85.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 146.16 = 62.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/146.16 = 62.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 146.16 × 62.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 9,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,089.69/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.81

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