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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 146.22 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 146.22 and 83.84 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 146.22 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/146.22 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 146.22 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 12,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,259.08/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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