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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 145.09 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 145.09 and 63.68 is: 87.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 145.09 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/145.09 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 145.09 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 9,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239.38/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.89

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