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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 146.21 and 64.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 146.21 and 64.52 is: 89.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 146.21 = 64.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/146.21 = 64.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 146.21 × 64.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 9,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,432.90/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.00

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