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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 146.09 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 146.09 and 90.32 is: 124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 146.09 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/146.09 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 146.09 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 13,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.34/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.50

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