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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 145.13 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 145.13 and 68.31 is: 94.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 145.13 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/145.13 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 145.13 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 9,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,913.49/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.31

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