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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.05, 144.97 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.05, 144.97 and 61.40 is: 84.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.05 : 144.97 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.05/144.97 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.05x = 144.97 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.05x = 8,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901.37/105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.73

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