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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.32, 145.34 and 61.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.32, 145.34 and 61.64 is: 85.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.32 : 145.34 = 61.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.32/145.34 = 61.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.32x = 145.34 × 61.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.32x = 8,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,958.76/105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.06

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