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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.46, 145.54 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.46, 145.54 and 61.21 is: 84.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.46 : 145.54 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.46/145.54 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.46x = 145.54 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.46x = 8,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908.26/105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.47

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