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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 145.17 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 145.17 and 68.39 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 145.17 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/145.17 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 145.17 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 9,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,928.18/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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