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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 146.22 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 146.22 and 59.33 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 146.22 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/146.22 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 146.22 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 8,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674.72/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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