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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.51, 145.60 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.51, 145.60 and 61.25 is: 84.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.51 : 145.60 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.51/145.60 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.51x = 145.60 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.51x = 8,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.12/105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.51

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