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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.06, 145.01 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.06, 145.01 and 68.31 is: 94.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.06 : 145.01 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.06/145.01 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.06x = 145.01 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.06x = 9,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,905.63/105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.29

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