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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.42, 145.48 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.42, 145.48 and 61.76 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.42 : 145.48 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.42/145.48 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.42x = 145.48 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.42x = 8,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984.86/105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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