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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.57, 145.62 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.57, 145.62 and 68.76 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.57 : 145.62 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.57/145.62 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.57x = 145.62 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.57x = 10,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012.83/105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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