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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.97, 146.24 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.97, 146.24 and 59.34 is: 81.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.97 : 146.24 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.97/146.24 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.97x = 146.24 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.97x = 8,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677.11/105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.88

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