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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.97, 145.87 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.97, 145.87 and 92.10 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.97 : 145.87 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.97/145.87 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.97x = 145.87 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.97x = 13,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,434.63/105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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