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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.99, 146.19 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.99, 146.19 and 71.07 is: 98.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.99 : 146.19 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.99/146.19 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.99x = 146.19 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.99x = 10,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389.17/105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.02

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