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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.18, 145.15 and 60.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.18, 145.15 and 60.90 is: 84.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 145.15 = 60.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/145.15 = 60.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 145.15 × 60.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 8,840.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,840.03/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.05

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