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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.34, 145.36 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.34, 145.36 and 61.68 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.34 : 145.36 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.34/145.36 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.34x = 145.36 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.34x = 8,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965.80/105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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