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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105, 144.90 and 61.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105, 144.90 and 61.38 is: 84.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105 : 144.90 = 61.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105/144.90 = 61.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105x = 144.90 × 61.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105x = 8,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893.96/105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.70

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