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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.39, 145.42 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.39, 145.42 and 61.74 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.39 : 145.42 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.39/145.42 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.39x = 145.42 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.39x = 8,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,978.23/105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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