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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 145.29 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 145.29 and 61.62 is: 85.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 145.29 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/145.29 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 145.29 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 8,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952.77/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.04

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