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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.99, 146.05 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.99, 146.05 and 77.88 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.99 : 146.05 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.99/146.05 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.99x = 146.05 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.99x = 11,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,374.37/105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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