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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.49, 145.59 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.49, 145.59 and 68.68 is: 94.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.49 : 145.59 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.49/145.59 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.49x = 145.59 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.49x = 9,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998.39/105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.78

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