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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 144.94 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 144.94 and 68.23 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 144.94 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/144.94 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 144.94 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 9,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,888.36/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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