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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.38, 145.40 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.38, 145.40 and 68.58 is: 94.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.38 : 145.40 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.38/145.40 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.38x = 145.40 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.38x = 9,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971.53/105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.62

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