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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 145.58 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 145.58 and 68.60 is: 94.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 145.58 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/145.58 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 145.58 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 9,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,986.79/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.73

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