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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 145.55 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 145.55 and 61.18 is: 84.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 145.55 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/145.55 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 145.55 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 8,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,904.75/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.45

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