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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.49, 145.57 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.49, 145.57 and 61.82 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.49 : 145.57 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.49/145.57 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.49x = 145.57 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.49x = 8,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999.35/105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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