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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.43, 145.43 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.43, 145.43 and 61.74 is: 85.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.43 : 145.43 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.43/145.43 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.43x = 145.43 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.43x = 8,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977.81/105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.15

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