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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 145.12 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 145.12 and 61.48 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 145.12 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/145.12 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 145.12 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 8,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921.98/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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