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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.35, 145.38 and 61.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.35, 145.38 and 61.69 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.35 : 145.38 = 61.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.35/145.38 = 61.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.35x = 145.38 × 61.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.35x = 8,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968.49/105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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