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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.15, 145.10 and 61.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.15, 145.10 and 61.49 is: 84.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.15 : 145.10 = 61.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.15/145.10 = 61.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.15x = 145.10 × 61.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.15x = 8,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922.20/105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.85

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