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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 145.02 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 145.02 and 68.33 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 145.02 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/145.02 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 145.02 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 9,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,908.49/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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