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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.97, 146.23 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.97, 146.23 and 59.35 is: 81.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.97 : 146.23 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.97/146.23 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.97x = 146.23 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.97x = 8,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678.06/105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.89

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