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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.41, 145.52 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.41, 145.52 and 61.74 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.41 : 145.52 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.41/145.52 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.41x = 145.52 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.41x = 8,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984.10/105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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