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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 145.56 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 145.56 and 68.64 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 145.56 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/145.56 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 145.56 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 9,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,990.90/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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