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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 145.04 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 145.04 and 68.28 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 145.04 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/145.04 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 145.04 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 9,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903.33/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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