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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 145.20 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 145.20 and 68.36 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 145.20 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/145.20 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 145.20 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 9,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,925.87/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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