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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.02, 144.95 and 61.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.02, 144.95 and 61.38 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.02 : 144.95 = 61.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.02/144.95 = 61.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.02x = 144.95 × 61.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.02x = 8,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897.03/105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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