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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.05, 144.96 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.05, 144.96 and 61.41 is: 84.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.05 : 144.96 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.05/144.96 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.05x = 144.96 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.05x = 8,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902.01/105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.74

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