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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.17, 145.08 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.17, 145.08 and 61.52 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.17 : 145.08 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.17/145.08 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.17x = 145.08 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.17x = 8,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925.68/105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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