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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 149.28 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 149.28 and 105.60 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 149.28 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/149.28 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 149.28 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 15,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,763.97/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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