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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 145.45 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 145.45 and 68.59 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 145.45 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/145.45 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 145.45 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 9,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,975.69/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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