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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 144.99 and 61.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 144.99 and 61.43 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 144.99 = 61.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/144.99 = 61.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 144.99 × 61.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 8,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906.01/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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