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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.85, 163.95 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.85, 163.95 and 105.89 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.85 : 163.95 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.85/163.95 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.85x = 163.95 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.85x = 17,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359.85/118.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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