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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 144.80 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 144.80 and 68.08 is: 93.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 144.80 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/144.80 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 144.80 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 9,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,857.98/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.89

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