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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.41, 145.49 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.41, 145.49 and 68.56 is: 94.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.41 : 145.49 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.41/145.49 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.41x = 145.49 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.41x = 9,974.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,974.79/105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.63

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