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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 146.32 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 146.32 and 82.69 is: 114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 146.32 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/146.32 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 146.32 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 12,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099.20/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.16

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