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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 145.55 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 145.55 and 68.60 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 145.55 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/145.55 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 145.55 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 9,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984.73/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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