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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 146.17 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 146.17 and 93.71 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 146.17 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/146.17 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 146.17 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 13,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,697.59/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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