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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 145.59 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 145.59 and 68.61 is: 94.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 145.59 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/145.59 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 145.59 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 9,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,988.93/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.73

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