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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.05, 144.96 and 61.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.05, 144.96 and 61.38 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.05 : 144.96 = 61.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.05/144.96 = 61.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.05x = 144.96 × 61.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.05x = 8,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898.34/105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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