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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 146.25 and 69.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 146.25 and 69.06 is: 95.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 146.25 = 69.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/146.25 = 69.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 146.25 × 69.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 10,099.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,099.29/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.31

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