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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.18, 145.08 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.18, 145.08 and 61.50 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 145.08 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/145.08 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 145.08 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 8,922.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922.42/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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