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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.29, 145.22 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.29, 145.22 and 68.46 is: 94.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.29 : 145.22 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.29/145.22 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.29x = 145.22 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.29x = 9,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,941.15/105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.42

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