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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.32, 145.29 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.32, 145.29 and 68.46 is: 94.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.32 : 145.29 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.32/145.29 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.32x = 145.29 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.32x = 9,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,946.55/105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.45

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