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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.82, 152.36 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.82, 152.36 and 105.86 is: 146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.82 : 152.36 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.82/152.36 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.82x = 152.36 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.82x = 16,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128.83/109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.87

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