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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 144.86 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 144.86 and 68.20 is: 94.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 144.86 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/144.86 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 144.86 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 9,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,878.75/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.06

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