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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.10, 145.03 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.10, 145.03 and 68.23 is: 94.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.10 : 145.03 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.10/145.03 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.10x = 145.03 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.10x = 9,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895.40/105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.15

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