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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.99, 146.30 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.99, 146.30 and 91.59 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.99 : 146.30 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.99/146.30 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.99x = 146.30 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.99x = 13,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,399.62/105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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