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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 145.41 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 145.41 and 68.59 is: 94.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 145.41 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/145.41 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 145.41 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 9,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972.94/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.58

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