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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.11, 144.98 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.11, 144.98 and 61.41 is: 84.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.11 : 144.98 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.11/144.98 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.11x = 144.98 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.11x = 8,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902.91/105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.70

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