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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.93, 146.34 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.93, 146.34 and 105.12 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.93 : 146.34 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.93/146.34 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.93x = 146.34 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.93x = 15,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,383.26/105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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